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MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEESMUSIC MINISTRYJeff Orr, Director of Music
Who: Children, youth, and adults who want to worship god through music, played or sung. Why: Music is one of the best ways to express closeness to God. Mason UMC welcomes all who feel called to this form of worship, service, and fellowship, whether you have experience or not.
Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Adult choir meets and sings weekly, while the bell choirs, children's choirs, and band meet and perform during special times of the year. Click here for church calendar. CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONBrent Beckstead, Nurture Work Group Chair
Who | Why |What |Where and When Who: All those interested in learning more about our Christian heritage and how to put it into action in our world. Why: Beginning with the earliest years, Christian education adds depth and meaning to life. Examining our beliefs is a way of strengthening them. Classes are offered for all ages, from preschool through Older Adult. What: Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Click here for church calendar. FELLOWSHIP GROUPSGreg Newkirk, Encourage Work Group Chairs
Who | Why |What |Where and When Who: Men, women, and youth who come together to grow in Christian life. Why: We grow in faith through corporate worship and service. United Methodist Women, Men's Fellowship, Young Adult Fellowship, and the youth groups create opportunities for meaningful Christian interaction that makes a difference in our community and the world. What: Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Click here for church calendar. OUTREACH GROUPSLynn Stetson, Reach Out Work Group Chair
Who | Why |What |Where and When Who: Church members and friends who reach out to those in the greater community, bringing God's love to life through work, service, and the human touch. Why: Christian faith grows in action. We reach out to those in need to bring God's kingdom into being. What: Where and When: Groups meet at different times and with different frequencies. Click here for church calendar. Click here to link to news. YOUTH ACTIVITIESYouth Director Who | Why |What |Where and When Who: Anyone in middle and high school. Why: For fellowship, fun, and growth in the love of God and community. What: Middle school and high school youth meet weekly to explore our Christian faith, have a good time, and participate in activities that help our community. Where and when: See events listed on the calendar. Just a few examples: Camp Indianola: Mission Trip: Yard Sale:
The mission of Troop 224 is to promote the training of young men in Scout craft and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and to arouse and inspire responsibility along with the Scout oath, law, and outdoor code. Troop 224 has a long history of serving young men in the north Tacoma
area. The Troop celebrated it's 40th anniversary in 1995 and is quickly
approaching it's 50th anniversary. We just recently, in November of 2001,
awarded our 60th Eagle Scout . Contact: George Mills For more information, see Boy Scout Troop 224's website at http://www.compfun.net/troop224/.
FOOD BANKUrsula Bannister The food bank and Mason Methodist Church is part of the Northwest Tacoma FISH Food Bank Network. Mason is one of eight neighborhood churches in the north and west ends of Tacoma cooperating to provide food to individuals or families in need. One of the churches is open each week. Church serving this week: Call 383-1813. Hours of operation: 1 pm to 3 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At Mason Church, the Food Bank operates out of the Downstairs Kitchen. Clients should enter through the southwest door on the basement level. Go down the ramp on the 27th Street side of the Church. One person may pickup food for the entire family. Please bring identification for each family member. There are opportunities for Mason Church members to participate. Operations: Volunteers needed once every two months. Donations: Deposit food items and supplies in Church foyer grocery cart Financial donations: Place gifts in offering or mail to Church. Mark "For Food Bank" PEACE
"The enemies of peace are many. War results from a complex of personal, social, economic, and political forces. If war is to be overcome, its root causes must be isolated and dealt with." UM Book of Resolutions, 1992, p. 548. What can we do to promote peace? Click here to link to the General Board of Church and Society's statement
on peace.
The following web sites contain information from organizations that promote peace:
What does Mason Church do to help in a war torn world? Click here to link to information on the Food Bank. Use the e-mail below to find out how you can add your name to a letter supporting the General Board of Church and Society. Questions? Harry Winsor is your man, Chair of the Let Justice Roll subcommittee of the Encourage Work Group. Send e-mail to: justice@masonchurch.org Worship Work GroupKathleen Campbell, Relate Work Group Chair
Who|Why|What|Where|When Who: A group of devoted people who meet monthly to help plan and create an atmosphere conducive to worship in the sanctuary. Why: Atmosphere matters. As the liturgical seasons of the church change, so the sanctuary should reflect both the season and a sense of continuity. The Relate work group strives to create an atmosphere during each season that brings people closer to God. What: A wide range of tasks are performed by Relate. Changing paraments, designing altar displays, setting up for communion, decorating the Christmas trees, or arranging Easter flowers are all tasks performed by a flexible group, varying in size from task to task. Where and When: The work group meets as needed, in varying locations in the church, and in varying configurations. Tasks may be taken on on a routine basis or for the short term only. It just depends on the project. Church CouncilGeorge Schuetz, Chair
Who|Why|What|Where|When Who: The Mason Church Council is composed of representatives from all standing committees and work areas, the pastors, and an appointed chair and secretary. Why: We exist to vision for Mason Church as well as approve policy recommendations. What: The Church Council takes action on all matters pertaining to the running of the Church. Where and When: Church Council meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month in the Conference Room. Click here to link to the calendar.
Finance CommitteeClaudia Lovette, Chair
Who|Why|What|Where|When Who: The Finance Committee consists of members of the church with some financial background, the Church Treasurer, the Church Council Chair, and an appointed secretary. Why: The church runs smoothly only if financial matters are prayerfully overseen. What: The Finance Committee provides financial direction and guidance, as well as overseeing stewardship of the church's financial base. All decisions about major purchases or funding drives must go through finance, as must decisions about special offerings. Where and When: The Finance Committee meets monthly on the third Wednesday, usually in room 115. Click here to link to the calendar. ChildcareHolly Beckstead, Childcare Coordinator
Childcare is offerred for children from infancy through the age of four at the first service and for those in infancy through the age of three in the second service. Staffed by at least two qualified child care workers, the child care center, located just north of the northmost entrance to the narthex, is a bright, busy place to leave your young ones during worship. Children over four at the first service and over three at the second service may attend Sunday School. Click here to link to Christian Education. For questions regarding Childcare, e-mail Holly Beckstead. |
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